Venezia Pizza & Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2023, Venezia Pizza & Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Venezia Pizza & Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pizza utilized under time as a public health control no time mark. As per manager, pizza was made 30 minutes prior. Label was provided. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dish machine area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dish machine area soiled with dust debris and observed wall vent in second floor storage room soiled with black mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in coed restroom missing lid.
32-12-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near stairway to walk in freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in freezer with rust.
14-17-4
47
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed cooked pizza identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per manager pizza had only been out for about 20 mins prior to start of inspection. Manager added time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table next to flat grill.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter held at 63F - Cold Holding. As per manager butter had only been out for about 45 mins prior to the start of inspection. Advised manager that Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager moved to reach in cooler for cooling and cold holding.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager has form but they are not filled out.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed cooked lasagna and cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in bar area. Advised manager that all sinks must be accessible for handwashing may not be used for purposes.
31A-10-4
Basic - Observed cup with no handle used to dispense cooked ground beef. Advised manager and she discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line top of oven and shelves in up stairs dry storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Observed cases of pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area stairwell. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Observed various cases of Food stored on floor in downstairs hallway. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
32
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground at bar near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bacon stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler under pizza station soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids stored on ground at second floor dry storage. Employee placed case on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
74
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer and can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked chicken wings not labeled. As per employee, items were made previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine bin at bar soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside of fresh garlic containers in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold-like substance on ceiling near dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at dish machine area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup of water with no lid on prep table in kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting new dish machine area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bacon stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at upstairs storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water at the dining area. Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed stored at ambient temperature of 79F inside kitchen area. Employee move item to RIC at 37F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Info was emailed. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge stored at HWS next to coffee machine. Employee moved the sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed not certified food manager present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush inside oil under the serving counter. Also at prep table with garlic and oil.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water at the hand sink located at the bar area.
27-16-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris accumulated on top of machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at Dishwashing rear kitchen area.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 onz plastic container used to scoop cheese. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage second floor.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing cover for trash container located inside public women restroom .
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse under the counter at kitchen prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed table use to dry clean equipments has rusted shelves and holes.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil plastic containers stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in RIF at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at rear prep area. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area in the back.
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was emailed to the operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table kitchen area. Employee set up sanitizer container with chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed cover lid at RIC prep table in disrepair.
14-36-5
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Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. PIC washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle to portion sausage. PIC removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on over door handle. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
58
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade and meat slicer in dishwasher area. Also white cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in coolers located at the kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on floor at the front counter. As per manager they receive food delivery approximately 1 hour ago. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil,vinegar and liquid butter bottles not labeled with common name next to steamer. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour and sugar containers.
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venezia Pizza & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Venezia Pizza & Cafe on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Venezia Pizza & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Venezia Pizza & Cafe.
How does Venezia Pizza & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Venezia Pizza & Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Venezia Pizza & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Venezia Pizza & Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Venezia Pizza & Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Venezia Pizza & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Venezia Pizza & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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